Physician Office MA/Referral Coordinator (2256)

Emanuel Medical Center; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Entry-level Medical Assistant to support physicians and office staff. You will answer calls, schedule appointments, greet patients, and document patient encounters according to office protocols.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and Medical Assistant certificate. Computer literacy and prior physician office experience are preferred; ability to work days shifts and handle busy environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate from accredited institution.
• Must be computer literate with previous physician office practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) year physician office medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and office nurse in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, receiving patients and completing the patient encounter as per office specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Multitasking under stress

Education

High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Swainsboro, GA 30401Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Shift: Days 7AJob Category: OtherPOSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for assisting the physician and office nurse in answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, receiving patients and completing the patient encounter as per office specifications.

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate from accredited institution. Must be computer literate with previous physician office practice experience. Requires attention to detail, good customer service skills and ability to adapt to changing needs of department. Minimum of three (3) year physician office medical assistant experience preferred.

PHYSICAL I MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to think and work effectively y under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently y throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.


• Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that wi ll enable these sources to function adequately y so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.


• Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the assigned responsibilities


• External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodat ion to be determined on a case-by-case basis.


• Position has a minimal expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The duties, responsibilities and required sk ills for this role are outlined on the following pages and are the basis for competency and performance evaluations. This list is intended to describe the general natu re of work to be performed and not intended to be an ex haustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.